5 suspected masterminds of the October 2nd Nyanya and Kuje bomb blast
that killed 20 people, were today arraigned before a Federal High court
in Abuja.
The suspects identified as Andulazeez Muhazab, Ishaka Jimoh, Mohammed
Jimoh, Abullahi Nasiru and Abulwaheed Nasiru, were arraigned on a five
count charge of conspiracy to carry out a bomb attack utilizing
Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), resulting in the death of scores of
citizens and the injury of several others, as well as the possession of
materials which could be used to make IEDs.
Four of them pleaded not guilty to all five counts charges. However one
of them, Abulwaheed Nasiru pleaded guilty to being in possession of
materials used in making bombs which he said belonged a friend of his
who is currently at large.
The presiding judge, Justice Abdul Kafarati ordered that the suspects be
moved from police custody to Kuje prison until their next appearance in
court which is on November 17th and 24th.
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